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The Rotters' Club

Series Overview

Friends Ben Trotter, Doug Anderton and Philip Chase deal with teenage angst, their parents' complex lives, and the political and social turmoil of the 1970s, including a tragic IRA pub bombing that affects Ben's family.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2005 – 2005

Premiered: Wed, Jan 26, 2005

Created By
Ian La FrenaisIan La Frenais
Dick ClementDick Clement

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Feb 9, 2005

Season 1, Episode 3: “Look Over Your Shoulder”

March 1976; Ben wins the affection of Cicely Boyd but it doesn't quite go as expected. Teacher Nigel Plumb finds himself in hot water due his relationship with a parent.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Rotters' Club - Opening Credits

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2012-01-18

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

Screenplay & Story

Jonathan Coe

Original Score & Music

Martyn Swain

Director of Photography

Alan Stewart

Producers

Steve Christian, George Faber, Chrissy Skinns, Gareth Neame, Charles Pattinson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jonathan Coe

Department Leadership Roster

Chrissy Skinns

Producer

Iain Andrews

Production Design

Mécheal Taylor

Costume Design

Martyn Swain

Original Music Composer

Alan Stewart

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rotters' Club

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What is The Rotters' Club about?

Friends Ben Trotter, Doug Anderton and Philip Chase deal with teenage angst, their parents' complex lives, and the political and social turmoil of the 1970s, including a tragic IRA pub bombing that affects Ben's family.

How many seasons does The Rotters' Club have?

The Rotters' Club comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Rotters' Club?

Key cast members in The Rotters' Club include Geoffrey Breton, Nicholas Shaw, Rasmus Hardiker, Kevin Doyle, Rebecca Front.

Who created or directed The Rotters' Club?

The Rotters' Club was developed and directed by Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement.